Patient's question:
My boy, who is 5 years old, initially had a slightly sore throat. I noticed he also had mild coughing and a slight fever, and he wasn't very energetic. Please ask: If a child has inflamed tonsils and severe pain, what treatment is most effective?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets tonsillitis, symptomatic treatment with anti-inflammatory drugs can be given, or local treatments such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar medication can be used. If the symptoms are primarily sore throat, pain-relieving medications can be considered. Children with fever symptoms can take fever-reducing drugs. In severe cases, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. If a child frequently experiences tonsillitis, it is recommended to consider surgery early on. After the condition improves, it is advisable to encourage the child to engage in appropriate exercise to boost immunity and prevent recurrence.